That Long Black Train
Mama called for me
She was riding on that long black train.
She was calling my name--
I recognized her voice from memory.
She's been gone for years.
I loved her then;
I love her still,
And I always will.
Yes, I will even when I join her on that long black train.
She was riding on that long black train.
She was calling my name--
I recognized her voice from memory.
She's been gone for years.
I loved her then;
I love her still,
And I always will.
Yes, I will even when I join her on that long black train.
Published by Johnny Yuma
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15 Comments
Post a CommentSad and beckoning, :o)
Thanks to each and every one of you all for your nice comments. Mother was a wonderful person that everyone loved. Thanks again! Johnny
very touching...and short... like just one tear.
Nice poem with feeling.
very sad, but very well written.
sad but very nicely done!
It is sad but a good poem,
How sad
well written she must have been real special
Nice job Johnny.. you loved her it's evident.